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Mark Burrow @markburrow.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks to @abctales.bsky.social for giving Pick of the Day to my short story, Push a Pedal #writingcommunity

ABCtales @abctales.bsky.social · 3d

Some brilliant writing from Mark Burrow today - a nerve-racking tale of the grind. Enjoy!

www.abctales.com/story/mark-b...

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Mark Burrow @markburrow.bsky.social · 4d

Only people this surprised is the BBC.

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Mark Burrow @markburrow.bsky.social · 5d

Thanks to @abctales.bsky.social for giving my short story, Low, Pick of the Day #writingcommunity

ABCtales @abctales.bsky.social · 6d

A fine piece of writing from Mark Burrow for you today:

www.abctales.com/story/mark-b...

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Frazzled Lit *Opens 1st October* @frazzledlit.bsky.social · 8d

We are delighted to announce the @frazzledlit.bsky.social nominations for #BOTN 2026! It's a real honour to get to choose these pieces, so a big THANK YOU to all of our contributors!

www.frazzledlit.com/p/best-of-th...

Best Of The Net 2026 Nominations

Announcing our selections

www.frazzledlit.com

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Drew Gummerson @drewgum.bsky.social · 9d

And a new story by me, Collateral, over on Revolution John.

Tom Cruise, a Peruvian hairdresser, a New York cabbie, a snake called Otto.

And plenty of murder.

revolutionjohnjournal.wordpress.com/2025/09/29/s...

September 29, 2025: Fiction by Drew Gummerson

Then she said, I’d like to see the Empire State Building. I’ve seen that movie. King Kong. Fay Wray in the hands of the beast. And then she, this little Peruvian woman with perfectly blank features…

revolutionjohnjournal.wordpress.com

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Mark Burrow @markburrow.bsky.social · 9d

Congrats!

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Peter Bennett @pbennett.bsky.social · 11d

Enjoyed a great evening, in fantastic company, last night at the Bothwell Community Hub, with @gfpaterson.bsky.social and the lovely Elissa Soave.
Left feeling suitably enthused to keep on keeping on with this writing lark.😃

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Mark Burrow @markburrow.bsky.social · 10d

Good to hear. Sounds like a top evening.

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Linda M. Bayley @lmbayley.bsky.social · 12d

I am so excited and grateful!!

The Welkin Writing Prize @welkinprize.bsky.social · 12d

And for the Haunting Award:

@lmbayley.bsky.social
@ruralunease.bsky.social
@susmitab.bsky.social

Genrepunk Haunting Award Nominations. Daneil Addercouth, Linda Bayley, Susmita Bhattacharya

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Mark Burrow @markburrow.bsky.social · 11d

Nice one!

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marandina @marandina.bsky.social · 13d

Delighted to have a short story published by the wonderful @darkwinterlitmag.bsky.social

Thank you 🙏

darkwinterlitmag @darkwinterlitmag.bsky.social · 13d

Oh to be in the arms of Mary. Compelling new fiction Why Does It Always Rain In Graveyards by Paul Marandina now up on DarkWinter Lit! www.darkwinterlit.com/post/why-doe...

Why Does It Always Rain In Graveyards by Paul Marandina

The procession of gravestones is staring at me. That’s how it seems with not a soul about. I scan the horizon, a site littered with trees. [...]

www.darkwinterlit.com

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Mark Burrow @markburrow.bsky.social · 11d

Congrats!

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Jennifer McMahon @jmcm.bsky.social · 13d

In this week's showcase of short stories from Issue 3 of @frazzledlit.bsky.social, we present excellent tales by:

- Riley Johnston
- Mike Corbett
- Aisling Owens

We will be open thru October for FREE submissions to Issue 4!

www.frazzledlit.com/p/issue-3-sh...

Issue 3 Showcase 2

Highlighting stories you might have missed

www.frazzledlit.com

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Linda M. Bayley @lmbayley.bsky.social · 14d

Join me and other fabulous writers tomorrow for what's bound to be a wonderful couple of hours! www.tickettailor.com/events/dubli...

Select tickets – Writers Reading - Quarterly Zoom Reading Event

Writers Reading - Quarterly Zoom Reading Event, Multiple dates and times - Got a book to promote, or would you like to read us your latest published story? Come along and let us hear your work. You ca...

www.tickettailor.com

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Peter Bennett @pbennett.bsky.social · 14d

This Friday, 7pm, Bothwell Community Hub, Bothwell, South Lanarkshire. Hope to see you there. #Scotlit #Glasgow #Scotland #Booksky

Peter Bennett @pbennett.bsky.social · Aug 9

And here’s the link for tickets:

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/authors-in... www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/authors-in...

Authors in Conversation with George Paterson and Peter Bennett

Join us for a lively discussion with authors sharing their stories, inspirations, and writing journeys at Authors in Conversation!

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Mark Burrow @markburrow.bsky.social · 15d

Yeah, the best feeling.

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Ashton Macaulay (Author) @macashton.bsky.social · 15d

One Night at Kedasi is out!! This comedic #SciFI adventure follows Zip, a sarcastic ship captain and her best friend, Tom, a five foot tall walking shrimp. Together, they embark on a dangerous mission to an abandoned theme park planet.

Purchase here: linktr.ee/MacAshton
#Books #NewRelease

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Mark Burrow @markburrow.bsky.social · 15d

Nice one Ash -- good luck with it. Enjoyed what I read on ABC 🤗

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Kik Lodge @kiklodge.bsky.social · 20d

After a few months of sitting flat-bummed on the writing bench, have finally got meself a new story out in @mrbullbull.bsky.social with a shithot drawing by @jeromefage.bsky.social

MrBullBull @mrbullbull.bsky.social · 20d

"Graham Moiselle waits in line like everybody else. He’s not an eejit. He doesn’t usually ask anything from anyone. He’s not looking for trouble. He just wants to be heard. That’s all he wants." @kiklodge.bsky.social mrbullbull.com/newbull/flas...

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Peter Bennett @pbennett.bsky.social · 26d

Tonight, two weeks hence, I’ll be spraffing about Liberties, the working class condition — and, by extension, my writing —- and other associated verbal ramblings in leafy, autumnal Bothwell . Hopefully see some of you there.

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George Paterson @gfpaterson.bsky.social · Sep 3

Couple of weeks to go until @pbennett.bsky.social Elissa and yours truly hit Bothwell Book City!

Get your tickets today.

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Road Song Books @roadsongbooks.bsky.social · Sep 5

roadsongbooks

Dear creatives!!!

We have temporarily widened our scope for submissions to include novels and short-story collections, as well as novellas and narrative non-fiction.

You can reach us via our contact page on the image. All the info is there.

Get involved today!!!

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Dear creatives!!!

We have temporarily widened our scope for submissions to include novels and short-story collections, as well as novellas and narrative non-fiction.

To submit, you can reach us via our contact page on the image. All the info is there.
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Tell your friends. Tell yourself.

This is rare opportunity to get in on the ground floor with a new publisher. As our reputation grows our focus may turn to developing our existing slate.

For now, you writers have our undivided attention.

Get involved today.

#newpublisher #submissions #indiepublisher #2025submissionwindow #newbooks #newauthors #publishing #smallpressuk #smallpress #publishinghouse #dlgladwin #daudimatsiko #wiganovsky #jeffyoung #alanedwardrobertsauthor #roadsongbooks #devonauthors #samoates #bigissue #submissionwindow #submittous #lookingforauthors #shortstorywriters #shortstorywritersofinstagram

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Mark Burrow @markburrow.bsky.social · Sep 5

Ah, well congrats on that!

Yeah, think it was time for Levy to go but we'll see what happens next. I like the new manager so they need to give him time.

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Mark Burrow @markburrow.bsky.social · Sep 5

Thanks, matey. Was very happy to get included in that issue. Hope all's well your end.

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Peter Bennett @pbennett.bsky.social · Aug 9

And here’s the link for tickets:

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/authors-in... www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/authors-in...

Authors in Conversation with George Paterson and Peter Bennett

Join us for a lively discussion with authors sharing their stories, inspirations, and writing journeys at Authors in Conversation!

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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